How Did NO ONE Notice?! $500 BMW E46 330I Will It Run Part 2

Part two of my $500 BMW Will it run series! Making great progress on the car, hope you enjoy! Please comment any and all feedback :)
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[@ervinzefi8662]

Every time i see these videos, it makes want to buy one and do the same, then bad memories kick back from owning one of these money pits . Great content btw.

[@DayOffDIY]

They can be a money pit for sure! But once they’re gone through they’re bulletproof

[@melvinmossberg2338]

I love your videos man, keep up the amazing work!!

[@DayOffDIY]

thank you!!!

[@tehedx]

Nice work Alec! I like your calm style in doing this. And the result is satisfying! It seems to appear more that the valve cover gasket is installed incorrectly. Mine was twisted (though not leaking). Well, one advantage of doing it calm is that you can double check that it is installed correctly now :)

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Edgar! Really appreciate the comment. It’s been very satisfying so far! Absolutely, always best to stay calm and work through the issue, there is ALWAYS a solution! Cheers

[@majermsm54]

Great job 👏🏼

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cameroncurtis2429]

Awesome work!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@jordygroote2652]

Fun to watch, thanks from the Netherlands :D

[@DayOffDIY]

Netherlands! Very cool, thanks for stopping by!

[@ricky_ricardo]

Great videos watching all of them cheers from Canada

[@DayOffDIY]

You’re awesome! Thanks Ricardo I hope you enjoy. Appreciate ya

[@faridh2125]

good talking, good mecanics and advices, thats how we appreciate to watch videos mannn bmw engines when they run well , if i was living there, will have no issue bying it ^^ :D

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you Farid! And thanks for the comment! Means a lot

[@faridh2125]

@@DayOffDIY you're very welcome sir

[@xnsretroplan]

Congratulations

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks!!

[@diedrickprinsloo6633]

Love the video from here in South Africa started watching your videos because i want to get e46 320i

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

[@mikeymagic117]

Had the same problem. Valve cover gasket fixed my issues. It's often the last thing people consider

[@DayOffDIY]

Nice! Yeah it’s often overlooked, gotta love the smoke machine

[@jannenorman1599]

Great video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@tcphoto]

I would check the vacuum hoses on both sides, I remember having lean codes and did the CCV, SAP hoses, plugs on back of intake and the lean codes cleared. The PS reservoir is easy and an electric fan is a nice upgrade. The patina on my valves were similar on my E46 with about 125K when I did my VCG.

[@DayOffDIY]

I definitely will! Smoke check has been tight so far so it may be rectified so far, however I’m planning on tearing into the intake side soon, thanks for the info!

[@nagitsadou2457]

true! mine leaked ccv to dipstick hose, had to do quick fix with garden hose because ordered wrong part

[@Vanader]

Great video.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you!

[@michalliska7629]

Yes, finally! It´s 4am where I live, but I´ve been really looking forward to this video, so sleep can wait lol... Sub no. 216 here :)

[@DayOffDIY]

Michal! You’re the real #1! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, how could I forget!

[@michalliska7629]

@@DayOffDIY It's a pleasure! I hope I'll see your channel blow up real big :)

[@MGalaxy]

Nice car!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Scored for $500!

[@flacko_ccc]

Night & Day difference 👌🏾

[@DayOffDIY]

Oh ya, so happy about it! Thanks for stopping by again

[@anhnambinhtrungtay7330]

You should also check a rubber plug at the back of the air inlet manifold. This plug is known to crack and hence vacuum leaks. Between the manifold and the firewall

[@DayOffDIY]

Ahhh yes! The vacuum cap on the back of the intake. I’ll look when I do the CCV soon :) thanks for the reminder

[@anhnambinhtrungtay7330]

When you install your new CCV, buy some extra long hoses and reposition it away from the intake and where it is accessible. Doing this way, the CCV is not exposing to high temperature and you don’t need to remove the intake if you have a problem next time.

[@Jay-pd6vi]

@@anhnambinhtrungtay7330 position has to stay the same so the oil can dran out

[@joshuaallen1174]

Bro playing with death when washing the studs over the engine lol

[@DayOffDIY]

LOLOL

[@user-ix8ki9lc2q]

great vid thx

[@DayOffDIY]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by

[@davidparkin9017]

The DISA Valve !

[@DayOffDIY]

It was trying to walk away on me

[@ignacioromero5014]

Nice work, you really should always keep at least 1/4 gas tank, low gas on BMW will throw codes. keep up the nice videos.

[@DayOffDIY]

Great point! They do not like low fuel levels. Been meaning to go fill it up but its not road worthy yet

[@DrEvil-os9dc]

Hey man who makes that ratcheting screwdriver?? I’m looking for one but all I can find is a Motion Pro for motorcycle air/fuel mixture screws. Maxed out at 50lb/in.

[@Deftones445]

Jamie’s garage on KZbin did a video of repairing and correcting the major failure points that dissa valve has

[@DayOffDIY]

I saw! I’ll be tearing into the disa valve this week so stay tuned

[@mikelvn5410]

I'm in the middle of fixing iacv right now that causes a bunch of issues. I bought a bootleg on amazon lol it got so much worse. I am putting in the legit one I ordered today. My car was running super rich cause it was stuck open. Hopefully everything clears up. Before it got stuck open car ran flawless

[@DayOffDIY]

You try cleaning out the original IAC with some brake cleaner? They seem to clean up real easy and I have yet to see a genuine one fail besides getting stuck

[@Bchara-Knio]

we need part 3!

[@DayOffDIY]

I’ll get you a part 3 no doubt

[@anthonyk]

Just watched some of the video not done yet but they sell metal flap for disa for cheap it makes it where there's no pin that could fall out

[@DayOffDIY]

Great idea! I’m researching fixes today I’ll keep my eye out. Thanks for watching!

[@cheeseburgerbeefcake]

So the parts canon so far is: a battery, a bunch of brake clean and valve cover gasket? Whomever you bought this from will be kicking themselves! Great videos, just try not to spin too much, else we might fall off 😆 I was under the impression that the DISA pin wouldn't fall out because it has a nook that it fits in to when installed (I read a lot, no real experience!)? The danger is when you are removing the DISA, drop the pin in the intake don't realise and then start the engine it goes big badaboom, but rebuilding the DISA is rarely a bad idea! I went looking for a rebuild kit for my M52TUB25's DISA but all of them are for the M54 one, and I don't think they are compatible.

[@DayOffDIY]

Lololol pretty much! Cleaning the IAC was huge, just finished up the breather last night as well as a funky instrument cluster job i had to work on too. Thats definitely possible! i never looked at where the pin butts up to but it might be true it comes out from removing it. Im lookin at rebuild kits right now, yeah i did read that they are different models for the 2.5 and the 3.0. Thanks for the comment big cheese!

[@JahronHesitates]

Commenting to thank you, I inspected my disa valve and the pin was sticking out after replacing my fuel trims are back to normal and my rough idle stopped

[@DayOffDIY]

Awesome news! Thanks for the update, that’s super cool to hear. Cheers!

[@SteveMaister007]

Looks like cleaning IAC made the difference, glad I could help :) Also prepare yourself for oil consuming due to piston oil rings. M54B30 are notorious for badly engineered piston rings and valve seals. To check potential oil consumption use white paper by the exhaust while cold start - oil drops mean it needs to be rebuild unfortunately. This is what I am about to do with mine.

[@DayOffDIY]

Made a HUGE difference, thanks again for the insight. Yeah ive seen em consume before, sent some heads out for valve seals before too, never done em myself. Used to do A LOT of N62/N63 Valve seals at the shop for some years, also lots of Mini Coopers. Those were the worst on oil. We will see how it runs after the next repairs. Got some parts left to install so ill have some more content soon. Cheers

[@lieutenantdan8170]

Torque spec is tight

[@DayOffDIY]

Good n tight

[@friguy4444]

A drop of blue or lighter thread locker on that DISA pin might have done the trick.

[@DayOffDIY]

I got it out right now, planning on replacing or repairing

[@jorgemiranda822]

Every bmw owner should stick to the bmw program (inspection) and what it does is changing parts before they break (they know what part will break at a certain time) . And one major improvement in every m54b30 engine is a catch can , the breather design by bmw is a joke they get clogged in the winter and crack , a catch can will improve very much the engine running smooth and the engine vacuum also improved . BMW is easy to work , every one with some basic tools can do the maintenance at home. And bmw engines don't like Bosch spark plugs, use always NGK . Great job on the 330.

[@DayOffDIY]

I 100% agree! theres also lots of parts and components that can be replaced just due to visual age, before they fail completely. Ill have to do some research on catch cans, Ive installed one or two kits in the shop but never on my personal vehicles. Thanks for the comment and all the feedback + tips. You rock Jorge

[@bigcln87]

Hi man great video again. What’s the improvement by installing new coil boots ? I regularly change the spark plugs with NGK but I never touched the coil boots in my m52tub25 with 235k miles. Should I change them all now or wait till a see a failure ? Thanks

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! Well the old coil boots were oil saturated from a failed valve cover gasket in video one. They were swollen and starting to crack. I’ve replaced lots of coils due to misfires, but wanted to replace the boots to prevent the coils from fouling out. Concerned it would misfire if I continued to run them

[@physh]

I see a DISA valve rebuild kit in your future…

[@DayOffDIY]

In the next episode I take care of the repair :)

[@vitalybrateev5548]

Disa valve got aluminum rebuild kit with the pin issue fixed

[@DayOffDIY]

I got two rebuild kits in the garage ready to go in tomorrow!

[@vitalybrateev5548]

@@DayOffDIY niiice, will you do a Polishing/paint correction /ceramic coating video on the car, should be great

[@anthonyk]

Maybe you don't need a ccv after all, maybe it was oil getting into the spark plug holes and filling it up but I'd still do the ccv as preventative maintenance

[@DayOffDIY]

Yeah ill still do it for prev. maintenance for sure. Probably tear back into it tomorrow maybe and get some more content out. Shes cleaning up real nice so far though!

[@GSM2C]

More e46!!!

[@DayOffDIY]

more E46 content coming soon :)

[@WAIPRacing]

May seem like a dumb question, but may I ask what the 3M spray is you use on all the intake hoses? Just a basic lubricant?

[@DayOffDIY]

that is (wet) silicone spray from 3M. I cant find it on amazon anymore so ive been trying out some PB blaster silicone spray instead. Its okay. Yeah its just a liquid silicone lubricant, allows the O rings to pass easier without rolling out of their position

[@cyborgjoe1000]

Do you have a link for the vacuum tool you used and how you made the cap part? also do you have a link for the compression tester? and coolant pressure tester?

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey Joe, for the oil cap part we took a barbed threaded nipple and drilled a hole in the top of it and sealed it with silicone. Ill link the tools down below, although they wont be the same brand that I use. Most of mine are Snap-On or Matco and are overpriced commercial grade. Ill link some amazon links for affordable tools. www.amazon.com/Manometer-RISEPRO-Digital-Pressure-Differential/dp/B01680C4C2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1GAWSYBKA2IDJ&keywords=manometer&qid=1670654516&sprefix=mahnometer%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-4 www.amazon.com/OTC-5605-Deluxe-Compression-Tester/dp/B004K2FSXI/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=automotive+compression+tester&qid=1670654596&sprefix=automotive+compression%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0 www.amazon.com/CMOOD-Pressure-Automotive-Radiator-Aluminum/dp/B09TGZWWKH/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=cooling+system+pressure+tester+kit&qid=1670654678&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=cooling+sys%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-12&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc keep in mind, i do not have personal experience with these brands, I linked an OTC brand compression tester cuz i like them but havent used these ones before. Cheers!

[@andreyayrapetov]

Can you post the spec sheet you have.

[@DayOffDIY]

@@andreyayrapetov I posted it on my community portion, or feed, or whatever it’s called, made a post with a picture 👍🏻

[@johnanthony5931]

100% it is the ccv.

[@DayOffDIY]

It turned out to be the IAC valve and the folded valve cover gasket! the CCV was tight and still functioning from inspection

[@Vanlifejunkie213]

Where are you located are you in California I would love to take my BMW to you I have a 06 x3 I got it as a gift

[@plugpenguin1660]

maintainance for these motors to last forever: cooling refresh,aluminum disa,ccv/vacuum leaks,oil nut(if track driven)

[@DayOffDIY]

no doubt! then theyre bulletproof. what oil nut are you referring to?

[@plugpenguin1660]

@@DayOffDIY the nut that hold the chain sprocket onto your oil pump comes off under high rpms for extended time and yu lose oil pressure. the fix is to wire the nut or tack weld it. there should be a couple videos on here of the process

[@omarmohamad9988]

You can get complete disa kit

[@DayOffDIY]

Yeah I’m shopping around for them atm

[@mikelvn5410]

What tool do you use to take off lower intake boot with turkey neck it takes me forever to get that on amd off

[@DayOffDIY]

I use a ratcheting screwdriver with a 1/4” 6mm socket, either wobble or regular. Sometimes I gotta make extra access to get to it but 6mm is the way for hose clamps

[@islandpilot9038]

What an awesome video. I click on this video so fast

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! BTW, that test footage on your youtube is sweeeet! super good quality. that a drone?

[@islandpilot9038]

@@DayOffDIY yeah man. I just not my drone at the time and was testing it out. Thanks! Can’t wait for your future videos.

[@krisukor6195]

What oil do you prefer for these engines? Examples?

[@DayOffDIY]

I prefer anything BMW LL certified. I used to use factory bmw oil, or Total, Castrol, the newer BMWs are more sensitive with viscosity

[@DayOffDIY]

For this one I just bought Oreily Euro Oil 5w40, since it was cheap and BMW LL compatible oil

[@tengzturiagaiii3185]

Hi, quick question. My 1999 328i EML light turned on along with engine light. Idle ok. But when pressing the gas pedal as soon as it hits 2000rpm it bogs down and feels like it chokes. Do you have any idea? Would that a sign of clogged up cataliyric converter?

[@DayOffDIY]

Mmm hard to say, can’t recall having that issue, if it’s under a heavy pedal load it could be ignition coils misfiring. Whats the light on for? Whats the code?

[@tengzturiagaiii3185]

codes for all four 02 sensors. But this morning I figured it out, bank 2sensor 2 was unplgged. But i really appreciate your reply bro. Thank you

[@DayOffDIY]

ayyy! you got it fixed! Winning!!!!!!

[@tengzturiagaiii3185]

Yes, and i found later through the week the rest of the wire in between from the harness to the actual sensor was fried from the heat. Brown, black and red wires are burnt all together and it was grounding all three. I separated then and cut the burnt part and fixed it. Now, i’m habing an issue lol. With the lower radiiator hose collapsing as the car cools down. I know is a vaccum problem. Is the because its low on coolant or cap is bad? I checked the coolant and if i would base it on the coolant level stick between the top ball and lower ball marks. The lower ball mark is on the lip of the reservoir. As i checked a lot of coolant level on here on youtube it is where it supposed to be. Any idea on that collapsed lower hose?

[@grantschmidt8187]

What was that link for the smoke tester? Thanks!

[@DayOffDIY]

Sorry grant I haven’t edited the description on my computer yet! I’ll update in about 30 mins when I’m outta the hot tub 👍🏻

[@grantschmidt8187]

@@DayOffDIY Haha I need me one of those

[@DayOffDIY]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JVT1NG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@DayOffDIY]

youll need an adapter too :) www.amazon.com/AUTOOL-Universal-Adapter-Detector-Diagnositc/dp/B07QXQH3ZN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2VKHXE2TC8C9V&keywords=intake+smoke+adapter&qid=1670561908&s=automotive&sprefix=intake+smoke+adapte%2Cautomotive%2C168&sr=1-3

[@Khaledghaffari]

Check mitzone aluminum valve cover for m54 engine ❌❌❌❌❌👍

[@DayOffDIY]

I definitely will! Thanks

[@jumnoesnea3312]

You fix e46? You location? How much you sale your bmw??

[@DayOffDIY]

I live in Northern California

[@mkkhalid23]

Is it the same car or you have multiple blue cars cuz you have done same things in your earlier videos

[@DayOffDIY]

I do have multiple cars, I have two E46s right now

[@seanshepherd6767]

Ready to trade you my e36 vert lol 😂

[@DayOffDIY]

E36s are sweet! Fun to work on, not a soft top guy tho lol

[@yusufsesay6648]

Anyone know a website where I can get parts for my e46 325i oem parts or after market

[@DayOffDIY]

Www.fcpeuro.com they have a lifetime warranty on all parts!

[@yusufsesay6648]

@@DayOffDIY awesomeee do they ship to the us I’ve looked on the page they seem to have everything I need 😁

[@DayOffDIY]

@@yusufsesay6648 they do indeeed! I just used em twice

[@Avoidably]

how does a bmw with this kind of mileage end up with this many issues? i've seen even 95 e36 models with 200k miles with less problems. makes me nervous for me e46 one day.

[@DayOffDIY]

These are all common issues! Haven’t even gotten into bushings, oil pan gasket, engine mounts, trans mounts, guibo, center support bearing, rear diff bushing, they have lots of maintanence however I can say that e36s are less labor intensive and not as high maintanence as e46s but I love the body stule

[@SDE90]

DISA pin was about to wreck a cylinder 🤣😭

[@DayOffDIY]

About to go walk away! That would’ve suckkeeeddddd

[@SDE90]

@@DayOffDIY learned all about them on my E90 when the DISA started flapping. Scary shitty design.

[@DayOffDIY]

@@SDE90 no doubt! Yeah I hate the design too… looking for a bulky upgrade kit atm to get it fixed up

[@SDE90]

@@DayOffDIY it's cold weather/hoodie season at your local junkyard - take that however you want 🙃🤣

[@northernmaten7676]

flush the power steering fluid

[@DayOffDIY]

I definitely will!

[@SLNT_DTH]

Bmw with a rotor :)

[@DayOffDIY]

4 of em

[@stepawa]

too many doors :)

[@DayOffDIY]

I’m a 4 door guy myself 🙂

[@apokobondoni]

So many plastic parts!

[@DayOffDIY]

yeah a lot of modern cars are just all plastic.